Joseph L. Constante, age 80, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away on October 9, 2026, in Kingsville, Texas.

Born on July 6, 1946, in Kingsville, he was the beloved son of the late Jesus and Amparo Constante.

Joseph was a retired heavy equipment mechanic and a proud U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran. He was also a member of the V.F.W., D.A.V., the Purple Heart Association, and American Legion Post #2623.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Homer Villarreal; his stepfather, Sergio Villarreal; and his great-granddaughter, Serenity Santillan.

Survivors include his daughter, Yvette Constante of El Indio, California; two sons, Jason (Nyra) Constante of Kingsville and Joseph Constante Jr. of Kingsville; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rosie Mendez of San Antonio, Vilma (Joe David) Garza of Mathis, Helen (Manuel) Montalvo of Kingsville, and Patricia (Ernesto) De La Paz of Kingsville; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin’s Catholic Church, with Father Thomas Swierc officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home.